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HN56 XVP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 XVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024
Fail 20 Feb 2024

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023
Pass 8 Nov 2021

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,452 miles

advise : slight play in both front track control arm inner bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,548 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 98,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,260 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 83,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,634 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,634 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 76,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 70,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,674 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,748 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,581 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 29,299 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight damaged to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 12 Dec 2009 29,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight damaged to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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HN56 XVP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN56 XVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN56 XVP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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